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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Job description:</span></div>
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<u>A</u>ir <u>I</u>ntelligence <u>R</u>esearch Lab (AIR Lab) is looking for 1-2 self-motivated Ph.D. students to join the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University, starting in Spring 2026 or Fall 2026. The research topics
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Air Quality Model Development</span>: Develop atmospheric models to predict pollution concentrations from emissions, integrating machine learning approaches.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Fine-scale Air Pollution Mapping</span>: Predict air pollution concentration at high spatial-temporal resolution using data from satellite remote sensing, low-cost sensors, and other sources. </div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Policy Solutions for Air Pollution Exposure</span>: Leverage models to evaluate regulatory, climate, energy, and transportation policies aimed at reducing human exposure and associated health impacts.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Risk communication using AI</span>: Employ large language models in accessible air quality risk communication to the public.</div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For more details, please visit: </span><span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><u><a style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWAc94858d3-895c-7fea-634e-d431e2e98604" href="https://yuzhouwang.net">https://yuzhouwang.net</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">About Texas A&M:</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The College of Engineering at Texas A&M University (</span><span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><u><a style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWAed770830-04a5-6a92-e1b7-178ad444b5b6" href="https://engineering.tamu.edu/">https://engineering.tamu.edu/</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">)
is ranked in the top 10 in the nation among public universities for its graduate engineering program according to U.S. News & World Report.</span></div>
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The university is located in College Station, just 1.5 hours from Houston and Austin, and 3 hours from Dallas.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">What we offer:</span></div>
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Full financial support, including tuition, stipend, benefits, and professional travel expenses.</div>
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A supportive research environment with mentorship for career development.</div>
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Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.</div>
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Highly qualified domestic students will also be considered for the iGrad program, which provides 3-years of guaranteed fellowship.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Candidate requirements:</span></div>
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Strong interest in air pollution and data science, with a passion for contributing to the scientific community and informing real-world environmental issues.</div>
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Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, atmospheric science, environmental health, data science, or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred but not required).</div>
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Proficiency in Python or other programming languages; experience in data analysis and geospatial data analysis is highly preferred.</div>
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Prior research experience in one or more of the following areas is highly preferred: air quality modeling, machine learning, statistical prediction, or satellite remote sensing.</div>
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Excellent scientific writing and communication skills.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">How to apply:</span></div>
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Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the PI Dr. Yuzhou Wang at <span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">
<u><a style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA4f740930-0d1a-6c24-0f60-03e92fe6a475" href="mailto:yuzhouw@tamu.edu">yuzhouw@tamu.edu</a></u></span> with a subject line "PhD Application+Your Name". Please send a single file including: 1) A
one-page cover letter highlighting your background, research experience, and interests; 2) Curriculum vitae; 3) Unofficial transcripts. The application deadline is December 15. <span style="font-weight: 400;">Review will continue until the position is filled.</span></div>
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Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering</div>
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